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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 417.96 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 417.96 and 95.99 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 417.96 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/417.96 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 417.96 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 40,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,117.89/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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